The purpose of the Cultural Arts is to increase the awareness of art in our community and make a positive change for all of us. Everyone who loves and enjoys art is welcome to attend and participate.

Czesc, This meetup group is aimed at supporting and creating more Polish interest in the Orange County area. There seems to be very few groups or interaction in the Orange County area and this group is designed to compliment the Los Angles group!!! Who I hope we can have social mixers with. It is designed and aimed at people who share interest both in the Polish language and culture and who want to get to know the language or culture better. People who want to learn or practice Polish are welco …

This is for all Los Angeles LOVERS of everything GREEK!.. The Language, the Music, the Tourism, the History, the Archeology and MOST importantly, the FOOD... So if you fit this criteria, live in LA, are willing to meet with us several times a year, click on the "Sign Up Now" button and join us soon for some fun-filled Greek events!

Because Cool Nerds are hard to find! Art, culture, travel, music, theater, photography, science, yoga, film, architecture, design, fashion, writing, poetry, wine, museums, nature, hiking, painting, social media...name your passion! Per Paul & George.. ""A Good Nerd is hard to find," "A Nerd is a terrible thing to waste."

New applicants are required to set their profile picture for this group to clearly show their face without other people in the picture, although a couples picture is acceptable as long as people can tell which person you are! Please help support this group's costs by paying the voluntary contribution :) I enjoy enriching experiences as well as exciting! Let's grow together experiencing the zany, cultural, bizarre and / or sophisticated performances and presentations available to us throughout S …

Urban Indulgeants is an eclectic group of men and women who relish multi-sensory experiences in OC/LA, urban environments. Simply put, let's Meetup to discover local activities and points of interest! Without pretense of refinement, or knowledge of Art & Culture, Urban Indulgeants simply want to savor life.

If you're in your late 30's and 40's*, live in Newport Beach or adjacent and want to expand your circle of high-caliber friends, this group just might be a fit. We are men, women, singles and couples:  successful, industrious, executive types and established entrepreneurs. We meet regularly for happy hours, wine tastings, house parties, fireside chats, boating, sporting & cultural events. Consider this group like the YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), without the title of President requiremen …

This is a group for anyone interested in Yiddish culture, music, dance, theater, movies, klezmer, language, food, etc.   This group is open to all mentchen (people); our main goal is to have an interest in Yiddish.  All outlooks and philosophies of Jewish/Yiddish life will be accepted - ranging from frum/Chabad to liberal/Workmen's Circle.  Mir zeinen ale brider un shvester...we are all brothers and sisters! All skill levels are welcome. Looking forward to meeting other Yiddish enthusiasts! * Di …

The Orange County Drum Circle (OCDC) Meetup is made up of hand drummers who play African, Afro-Cuban, Latin, pop, and “world” percussion.  We put on community drum events, paid performances, and facilitated drumming workshops & events. Drumming spans traditional (cultural) drumming, shows & special events, community outreach, private parties, company retreats, wellness and spirituality. Many of our members are seasoned percussionists. If you are interested in hosting a drum event, please contact …

Calling all Intrepid Art Lovers.  Bring your adventurous self!  We explore art and design throughout Los Angeles and the Southern California region.  Exhibits, tours, lectures, and outings are ours to enjoy, often with a bite to eat to get to know each other better.

This is a group dedicated to bringing art to the community. Helping both Students and adults fulfill their passion for art.

I put this group together so we can get a group of artists together that can put on events. All types and skills are welcome! Lets get together and grab a coffee or a juice and start brain storming

The History of Los Angeles Group is a brand new group for anyone interested in learning about and discussing our city's past. Meetups include book discussions, tours, films, lectures, or any other events around town involving the history of L.A.

An appreciation and performance society dedicated to enjoying the exquisitely silly light operas created by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. The Victorian era partnership of librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and composer Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900) created fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896. The best of these shows became immensely popular and immediately swept across the British Empire. Produced professionally at the Savoy Theatre in London, and then by professional music halls and …

Wir sprechen Deutsch! We speak German! Der Stammtisch ist eine virtuelle Gemeinde von Deutschsprachigen in Los Angeles, die sich in Realtime treffen, um miteinander Deutsch zu sprechen und Freundschaften zu pflegen. Wir sind deutschsprachige Amerikaner, Kanadier, Österreicher, Schweizer, Deutsche, Italiener, Brasilianer, Chinesen, Russen, Mexikaner und andere Deutschsprachige - weltweit. Manche von uns haben einen starken Akzent, wenn wir Deutsch sprechen, andere haben Deutsch als ihre Mutterspr …

Wir sprechen Deutsch, ...and we want you to speak German with us! Der Deutsche Verein Los Angeles ist eine virtuelle Gemeinde von Deutschsprachigen in Los Angeles, die sich in Realtime treffen, um miteinander Deutsch zu sprechen und Freundschaften zu pflegen. Der Deutsche Verein heißt alle Deutschsprachigen willkommen, von überall her. Wir sind deutschsprachige Amerikaner, Kanadier, Österreicher, Schweizer, Deutsche, Italiener, Brasilianer, Chinesen, Russen, Mexikaner und andere Deutschsprac …

There is a decided lack of amateur community theaters in this end of the valley, and I would like to change that! I am looking for a few (or many!!) passionate people who love to work in any and every aspect of the theater, with the end goal of creating a troupe and performing for our community. Our first goal will be to find each other and see what we want to do. Perhaps we would start by reading a play or two and seeing how we click. We can see where it goes from there... I would love to hear …

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Art Association (PYLAA) is a fairly small art association (non-profit) that has been in existence for about 50 years here in Northern Orange County. We have about 50 members and hold 9 monthly meeting a year- similar to a typical school year- i.e. eliminating a December meeting and meetings during the summer. We publish a newsletter on a monthly basis and send it out by email, except for a few electronically challenged members that still receive their copy by mail. It i …

"Building connections within the Asian community and staying connected" Asian Groupting means: Group + Meeting Group + Outing Group + Connecting Who Asian Groupting is for: All Asians 20s and 30s that want break out of his or her boring, stale, daily routine and try something adventurous, learn new activities and skills, explore unfamiliar and exciting areas, and experience a variety of popular and hidden restaurants with OTHER ASIANS! And you do all this FOR FREE with a group of other Asians …

Street photography is the art of exploring life as it happens in the everyday moment, capturing the lives of others with an instant while observing your own, its not about creating photo memories, its about dissolving one's self in the experience of coincidences. It is straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter, and often concentrates on a single hu …

If you are a CdM local and would like to expand your circle of quality friends, join us! High quality, fun-loving, interesting singles and couples in their 40's and 50's.  New to town or long-time locals are welcomed. We meet locally for Happy Hour, Wine Tastings, Progressive Dinners, BBQs, Fireside Chats, Tennis, Hiking, Kayaking, Sailing and many other interesting activities. We also attend concerts, cultural and sporting events throughout Southern California. "If a man does not make new acqua …

Welcome to the meetup group for Europeans and Euro fans for the greater Los Angeles Area. The aim of this group is to have a loyal circle of friends with a diverse cultural background, who like doing fun things together. Activities ranging from afternoon to evening gatherings several times a month. Join us for nice conversations, good laughs, drinks, dinner and dance or other fine entertainment. Sign up if you are seriously interested and actually will participate. New members will have to be …

The New Millennium Board Gaming group was dying but in its place can grow something new, please come take part in reshaping it! Our mission: Provide a safe place for board game enthusiasts of all stripes to meet and enjoy the games we love, discover new games, and expand our social circles. You are likely to meet some self-proclaimed nerds and geeks of all varieties. What will we do: We will play classic board games like: Risk, Axis & Allies, Stratego, Talisman, Civilization, and maybe even M …

If you're Crazy for all things Desi, you've found the right place! Join a large circle of wonderful people and make new friends as we celebrate in a Hollywood meets Bollywood environment! Watch Bollywood movies, travel with us on daring adventures, dance 'til morning to the hottest and hippest Bollywood/Bhangra dance parties. Enjoy Indian cultural events, take hikes, road trips, camping, attend concerts inside theaters or outside under the stars, beach and park activities, eating at the hottest …

Women in late 20s/30s seeking friends close to home for fun evenings after work/away from family. No need to be hob-snob or artsy-fartsy, but I started this group to find other women interested in arts and entertainment (e.g. games, comedy, lit, film, plays, etc.). All members can, and are encouraged, to participate in setting up events. Promote your own cultural flair! Of course you can join if you live outside of Tustin; I'm just trying to centralize most activities to make them easy to attend …

The purpose of this group is to share Reiki with as many people in our community as possible so that they can go out and spread the positive energy to the world at large. Welcome to Reiki Energetics! Curious about Reiki? Results speak volumes. Around the world today it is typical to find a medical team headed by a physician who is supported by a psychologist and an energy therapist. Studies have found, hands down, that we are complicated beings who heal through a whole person process, honoring …

Rueda in the Park – Santa Ana is an organization that unites people from the community to share the fun and joy of dancing Rueda de Casino. "Bringing Dancers Together One Rueda at a Time!!" is our moto. The mission of the organization is to spread the joy of Rueda de Casino. Rueda in the Park - Santa Ana Chapter offers classes of Rueda de Casino and is taught by volunteer instructor(s). The group maintains operations based on donations. What is Rueda de Casino? Video: http://www.youtube.com/watc …

This group was started to help connect fun seekers with local cultural events that promote belly dance, drumming and other transformational arts. Anyone who is interested in belly dance, drumming, culture and spirituality are encouraged to join. Most events will be free or by donation so that everyone can join the fun.